Software Development Manager
A leading technology company in Austin is seeking a Software Development Manager who will lead the design, implementation and development of high-quality, scalable applications and systems in a large-scale, SaaS environment. The ideal candidate excels at building high-performance teams and is intimately involved with prioritizing multiple priorities across software development projects. This includes developing world-class human capital through aggressive performance management, topgrading and a relentless passion for Quality. There will be a heavy emphasis placed on successful, on time delivery.
Responsibilities
• Lead a team of software engineers and architects with an emphasis on rapid delivery of self-developed innovations and improvements.
• Work directly with customers and product managers to flesh out requirements and detail designs.
• Work closely with the project management team to ensure that the projects are resourced efficiently & completed in concert with budget & timelines.
• Constantly identify and evaluate ways to improve the skill set of the development team.
• Ensure alignment communicating the vision and values of the business.
• Work directly with both internal and external customers of your tools and drive your teams towards making operational and user experience improvements.

Requirements
• Technically credible to lead a team of world class software engineers with the proven ability to make the right design decisions and technology choices.
• Experience leading multiple and simultaneous software product development efforts using agile methodologies.
• Demonstrated excellence building distributed, SaaS systems
• Expert in agile, iterative planning/design and software delivery
• Ability to balance technical leadership with good business judgment.
• Extensive experience delivering the right product that is with high scalability and performance.
• Proven ability to achieve results in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to quickly recalibrate and align with the senior management team to roll out new tactical and strategic initiatives within the development group.
• Must be a high-energy, passionate leader with excellent communication skills.
• Bachelors or Advanced Degree in Computer Science preferred.
• Solid understanding of the emerging digital publishing/media space.

To Apply: send your resume and cover to our recruiting team: 51616@americanworkforce.jobs Strong preference for local candidates to Austin.